Posted: 9/23/2004 11:41:56 PM EDT
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I challenge you that you cannot find the names of the snipers from Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry who saved the asses of the 101st during Operation Anaconda. Game on. I betcha can't do it! 
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I'm not familiar with Canadian military history. But I do know that these particular Canadian snipers were actual real live heroes who were shunned by their own government. If it wasn't for those Canadian snipers...seriously...many US troops would have died during Operation Anaconda. Edited to add: I cannot find their names anywhere. I'm currently attempting to contact persons in Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. |
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www.snipersparadise.com/articles/2430kill.htm no names yet... ETA- "Alex" "Warren" and "Ed" |
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The gentleman I'm currently interacting with has directed me to a few sources. He's advised me that there are a lot of false names out there on the internet. And seeing that you've only come up with first names, I'm assuming that even the false last names are going to be hard to come by. I will keep everyone posted on it though. 
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Canadian snipers Master Cpl. "Warren" left, Cpl. "Ed" center, and Master Cpl. "Alex" watch over Canadian troops in Afghanistan I also found the name of the individual who debreifed them, but I have to go back through my history to find it. Let me know if you want the name. These guys deserve the Medals.....great men!
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Yes sir! My goal is to gain their first AND last names. They are true heroes. |
Found something better - hope it helps!  "They were instrumental in helping us achieve our goals out there," said 1st Lieut. Justin Overbaugh, 25, of Missoula, Mont., the soldier who recommended Bill and James for Bronze Stars. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/713521/posts |
Fuckin' A... you are the man. Thank you, that's a great start. Thank you, thank you! |
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I would actually like to thank you for bringing this story to my attention.! I was just trying to help out, with no prior knowledge of the battle. After reading the details of these Canadians actions, it is a shame to let their story go relatively unnoticed - and their brave service go unrewarded.  I will continue to try and locate any more names or contacts that may assist you. Please keep me updated and let me know if there is anything else I can do to help! |
I remember this, Canada.gov treats it's military like shit. They should have spent some of that 40 gazillion dollars on that stupid gun registration plan that they are giving up on on some new helicopters, their Sky Kings are falling out the sky like mallards during duck season. One of those snipers also got written up for some chickenshit charge at about that time. I think he arguably has one of the longest recorded sniper shots. |
Thank you very much and, yes, I will most certainly keep you informed. |
You are correct on both points. If memory serves correctly, the charges stemmed from the awarding of the U.S. medals. When the trooper was advised he could not recieve the awards for bravery he respectfully protested. He was charged with insubordination. That was the longest shot. Canada doesn't want to take credit for it though - because its related to violence. 
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Why? No offense intended but what business is it of yours? If you needed to know that information would be public. There is a reason why these men's names are kept 'hidden' - its called OPSEC. The Fithly-scum-sucking-goat-boffing-towel-wearing terrorists would LOVE to know the full names of Snipers and Spec Ops guys (which is why they are not published). Those twisted-sheep-f*&king twits would love to extract revenge on their families. Just leave it alone. Their annonimity is part of the protection for them and their families. |
I don't think he wanted to call the news paper with the info, he was just trying to think of a way to reward them for their duty, and thank them, and make sure people who actually deserve medals get them. It is too bad that the world is the way it is...so it is dangerous to even mention their names |
I'm sure you're correct. Palo is a good guy - but making that info public is not a good thing. Posting here - or even indicating it's possible to find it on the net makes it public. Best way to thank them is keep their 'true identities' a secret. |
I'm quoting myself for the benefit of Forest. |
Palo, I saw that - however I thought the topic important enough to cover in case others are thinking the same thing. There is a reason for the anonymity of these kind of soldiers and you provided a good venue for pointing it out. |
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Well the names were very much common knowledge through the news reports, but, hey that's their call. Too bad the US Army could not have kept them, maybe we could trade them-we'll take the snipers, which we like, and they can have a few 1000 welfare sucking Democrats, which the canadian.gov likes. Eh, they'd probably elect to stay in Canada and continue fighting for them even after this slap in the face. I wonder how their sniper program will fare in the future? I suspect the canadian.gov wants to turn their army into a bunch of cub scouts, spend the money on some PC units that don't fight so they can not offend the commies in Toronto/Ottawa etc and still provide units to the UN to make it look good but suffer no casualties to cause problems at home. It'd be a waste, there are still amazingly large beautiful unsettled areas in Canada, perfect terroitories for young men to hunt with bolt action guns, which is where I would bet you are going to draw your best snipers from. Canada breaks my heart. I've seen amazing long stretches of woods that you don't see that size in the northeast US anymore, you could go out some places with a rifle and provisions and be by yourself for weeks or months- it's a crime they are ruled by such a moronic bunch of liberal EU wannabees.
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